($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Welcome back alto saxophonists Eric Nakanishi from Portland, Oregon as he debuts a new project, the Peace Warriors, inspired by his late mentor Ralph Peterson Jr. Bringing you everything from original high intensity modal jazz to classic swinging hard bop and senstitive ballads, the Peace Warriors demonstrate the depth and breadth of jazz and the human spirit and utilize music as a weapon for PEACE!

Featuring Eric Nakanishi (alto sax) Denali Kaufman (piano) Ryan Magness (bass) & Kenji Lancaster (drums)

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm sets) After Friday night’s show, stick around for Late Night with bassist Adam Gay and his band!

Eric Nakanishi (sax)

Matt Mitchell (guitar)

Kenji Lancaster (drums)

($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until 9:30pm. Musicians who sit in get in free!

($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!

Some of the musicians you can expect to see on Mondays:

Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster, Fred Hayes (drums) Colin McIlrath, Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace, Chris Peña, Peter Saxe (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Tim Buechler (bari sax) Kevin Ravellette, Simeon Roth, Dave Long (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi, Joseph Rader (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Addit Smith, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz, Jason Carder (trumpet).

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm Sets) Drummer & percussionist Aaron Szabo (Zona Libre, TLJN, et al) brings us “Los Esquineros”, a Latin jazz project co-led with pianist Amilicar Guevara. Expect a blend of of Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms mixed with jazz and Brazilian melodies. Two sets at 6:30pm & 8pm!

($15-$25 tickets + taxes and fees | 6:30pm show) Trumpeter Morani Sanders leads a powerhouse quartet into The Century Room for a night of dynamic, soul-infused jazz. Known for his bold tone and expressive phrasing, Sanders blends modern edge with deep-rooted tradition, creating a sound that’s both fresh and timeless. He’s joined by a top-shelf rhythm section featuring Pete Swan on drums, Colin McIlrath on bass, and Matt Mitchell on guitar—each bringing their own distinct voice to the group’s rich, groove-forward interplay. Expect hard-swinging originals, reimagined standards, and fiery improvisation from a band that knows how to listen—and how to burn.

($10-$15 Tickets + DICE fees | 8:30pm Show) Join The Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! The Thursday night Soul Jazz Sessions offer a classy and relaxing atmosphere spotlighting the Viscount Legend Soul organ with Vortex rotating speaker designed by Joey DeFrancesco, a modern recreation of the legendary Hammond B3 organ/Leslie combo made famous by the great jazz, blues, and gospel organists of yesteryear like Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Young, Brother Jack McDuff & Dr. Lonnie Smith. The Century Room’s Viscount Legend Soul is provided courtesy of the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation.

This week features Mark Willis and his organ ensemble!